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Re:What could happen if you refuse to unlock your phone at t... by theandrewbailey on Thursday February 16, 2017 @10:14AM (#13660454)
Silly things like laws and constitutions do not apply at the US border. Or anywhere near it.

https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights-governments-100-mile-b...

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Re:What could happen if you refuse to unlock your phone at t... by maxerickson on Thursday February 16, 2017 @10:19AM (#13660508)
There's a statute that carves out the border search exemption:

https://www.aclu.org/other/aclu-factsheet-customs-and-border...

So the argument to be made is that the application of the law or the law itself is not in keeping with the Constitution, not that law doesn't even apply.

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Re:What could happen if you refuse to unlock your phone at t... by digler999 on Thursday February 16, 2017 @11:23AM (#13661148)
oh, some laws definitely still apply! try lying to the border agent if you doubt it!
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